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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm T400 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was announced around the same time to the VG-160 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up vs the VG-160 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm T400 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm T400

 VG-160 Fujifilm T400 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm T400 VG-160 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T400 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T400 versus the VG-160.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and VG-160.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm T400 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T400
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (165 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T400
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (165 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T400
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (165 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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relatively wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Olympus VG-160
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 165 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $90